Heel Pain in Active Kids: Sever’s Disease
I’ll start by mentioning that I am not a big fan of this condition being referred to as a “disease.” That word tends to upset needlessly. It’s not a “disease,” but…
The Patient Who Motivated Me Again
Spring is almost here, and with it comes that wonderful weather we all enjoy so much. After spending the winter months cooped up inside, I can’t wait to be outdoors…
Chronic Nerve Pain: Hope vs. Medication
My motivation for writing this blog is to reach out to those taking medications for their nerve pain; to encourage you to pause and consider other options for treating your…
What You Need to Know About Hammertoes
What are hammertoes? What causes this condition? What can you do about it? Today, we will discuss all those things. Most patients with hammertoes wonder why their toes are starting to curl…
Get Back to Your Active Life, Fast
Get Back to Your Active Life The more time I spend with patients, the more I see that no matter what their symptoms are, their primary desire is essentially the…
Understanding Your Mobility : The Mobility Triangle
I’ve always been a visual learner, and I’ve always liked to teach. I have a passion for helping those with neuropathy, and challenging the status quo in regards to it….
3 Things to Know About Ingrown Nails in Children
Ingrown nails are a very common (and usually very painful) condition for all ages of people. Approximately three million ingrown nails are treated annually in the US. This problem is…
My Other Life in the Pits
The alarm went off too early that day. I thought I had it perfectly planned how to get to the airport on time, but it still became a rush to…
Lyrica: The Weight Gain Story You Need to Hear
Start looking behind another door, a door of hope. Consider shutting the door of drug treatment and learn about ways to make your nerve pain a memory!
Children and Plantar Warts
Children and Plantar Warts Plantar warts (simply: warts on the feet) are a very common issue for people of all ages. It’s estimated that 7-10% of the US population has…
2 New Important Studies to Know About for People Suffering with Diabetic Neuropathy
I’ve been a member, including past president and board member, of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons for a long time. I routinely attend meetings and lectures and train nerve surgeons,…
How to Outsmart Your Doctor about Neuropathy
I had the rewarding experience recently of a patient sharing a story with me about how she gave a doctor a real lesson on nerve pain that seemed to put…